How long does it take to return a car to LAX?

The vehicle's drop-off should only take a few minutes and will be faster if you've added prepaid fuel or a full protection package to your booking. Please take into account the short ride to the terminals when you calculate the time for your car's return.



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Los Angeles International Airport Rental Car Return To return your Avis rental car, head to 9217 Airport Boulevard, Los Angeles. As you approach the airport, follow signs for “Rental Car Return.” Look for the Avis sign as you get close to the lot. Shuttles are available to take you back to the terminal for your flight.

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Rental Cars Rental Car offices are located off airport, away from airline terminals. These companies meet arriving customers under the purple Rental Car Shuttles sign on the Lower/Arrivals Level islands outside baggage claim.

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The Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility is one of the major components of LAX's Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP).

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Find easy access to ample, affordable parking either south and east of LAX at The Parking Spot Century, or north and west of the airport at The Parking Spot Sepulveda. Our shuttles will take you from your parking spot straight to the airport. Long term LAX parking lots and short-term airport parking are both available.

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From the baggage claim area of each terminal, proceed outside to the center island and wait at the purple sign which reads, Rental Car Shuttles. The Enterprise shuttle will meet you there.

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Tourism Commission Fee Car rental companies are required by law to pay monthly assessments to the California Travel and Tourism Commission on revenue generated at airport and hotel rental locations. This assessment is 3.5 percent of the rate.

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Can I leave my car at the rental location? At most locations you are able to leave your personal vehicle. However, you do park at your own risk as many lots are shared by other businesses.

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As a general rule, leave 45 – 60 minutes between expected landing time and the car rental pick-up time. If you're travelling short-haul and have only hand-luggage, 30 minutes might work, if the rental counter is in the terminal you arrive into.

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Airport Shuttle Bus The cost of a one-way ticket is $9.75 USD (€8.70) and the journey shouldn't take longer than 35 minutes, in light traffic. There is a waiting time of up to 35 minutes for the FlyAway shuttle. The FlyAway shuttle is available 24/7 from Los Angeles (LAX) Airport.

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Free shuttles leave from the Lower / Arrivals Level at the inner curbside outside of the Baggage Reclaim Areas, directly under the Pink LAX signs for car rental companies at Los Angeles Airport. The free LAX-it shuttles arrive every 3 to 5 minutes.

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You can arrive of FOX RENT A CAR - Los Angeles Airport car rental by free shuttle bus. FOX is on-airport. Shuttles run every 10 minutes.

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How long does it take to go through security in LAX? Passing through immigration and customs at LAX takes between 30-90 minutes.

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Parking at LAX can range anywhere between $12 per day in Economy Lot E to $59.99 per day in the Central Terminal Area (CTA) parking. Off airport parking rates start at $8.95 per day.

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Heading on a trip leaving from LAX? We crunched the numbers and found more often, it's cheaper to drive and park at LAX than to take rideshare! We've rounded up the most affordable parking spots near the airport, from valet to economy, to parking lots with shuttles so you can find a spot that works for you.

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Official LAX premium parking with more than 7,000 parking stalls is available in eight parking structures located just across from the passenger terminals. Parking is available for extended stays and overnight trips. All vehicles entering the Central Terminal Area (CTA) are subject to random inspection.

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If you rent a car in LA but only plan to use it now and then during your trip, Uber probably will be cheaper. If you intend on driving around every day, rent a car in LA could be cheaper.

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Car rental at Los Angeles Airport can be booked with some of the following companies:
  • Alamo, +1 (800) 462 5266.
  • Alamo Max, +1 (888) 826 6893.
  • Advantage, +1 (310) 846 0004.
  • Airport Van Rental, +1 (213) 784 8585.
  • Auto Europa, +1 888 223 5555.
  • Avis, +1 (310) 646 5600.
  • Budget, +1 (310) 642 4500.
  • Dollar, +1 (800) 800 4000.


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